Winemaker Notes
The 2014 seems to be filled with energy & holding on tight ready to develop and unwind.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Dried cherry, rusty earth, tangy eucalyptus and an intriguing mushroom quality show on the nose of this bottling by Benjamin Silver. The palate is consumed by earthy tones of dried mint and muddy clay while also showing black-cherry and mulberry flavors. This is a very unique bottling unlike many others in the region.
Pinot Noir is the second-most planted grape in Santa Barbara County, just behind Chardonnay. It thrives in cooler areas of the region, namely in the of the Sta. Rita Hills, which is part of Santa Barbara’s larger Santa Ynez Valley sub-appellation. Thought for decades to be too cool for viticulture, Sta. Rita Hills began to gain notoriety in the 1970’s, thanks to the pioneering work of Richard Sandford and Michael Benedict, among others.
Santa Barbara Pinot Noir dances across the palate with vivid red fruit and spice. Precision, bright acidity, elegance and fruit-driven silkiness make Santa Barbara Pinot delightfully enjoyable, whether on their own or with a variety of dishes.
LID10008114_2014 Item# 535095